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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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