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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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