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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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