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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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