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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key 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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