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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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