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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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