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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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