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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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