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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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