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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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