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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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