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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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