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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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