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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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