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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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