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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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