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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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