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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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