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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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