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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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