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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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