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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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