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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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