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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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