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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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