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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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