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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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