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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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