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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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