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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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