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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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