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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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