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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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