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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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