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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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