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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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