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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates 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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