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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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