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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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