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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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