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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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