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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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