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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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