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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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