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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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