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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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