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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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