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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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