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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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