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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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