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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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