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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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