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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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