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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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