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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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