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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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