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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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