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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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