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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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