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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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