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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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