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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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