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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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