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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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