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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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