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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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