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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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