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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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