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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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