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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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