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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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