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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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