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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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