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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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