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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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