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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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