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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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