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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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