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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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