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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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