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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources