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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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