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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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