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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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