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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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