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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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