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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)