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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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