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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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