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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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