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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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