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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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