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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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