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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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