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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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