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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers 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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