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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers 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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