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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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