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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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