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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources