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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with 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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