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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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