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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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