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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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