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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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