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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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