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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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