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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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