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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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