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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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