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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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