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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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