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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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