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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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