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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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