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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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