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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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