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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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