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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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