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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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