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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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