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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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