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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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