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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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