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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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