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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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