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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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