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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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