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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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