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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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