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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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