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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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