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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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