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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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