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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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