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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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