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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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