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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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