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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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