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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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