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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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