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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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