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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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