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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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