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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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