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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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