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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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