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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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