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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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