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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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