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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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