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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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