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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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