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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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