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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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