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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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