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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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