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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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