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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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