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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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