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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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