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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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