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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students 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 courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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