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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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