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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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