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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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