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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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