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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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