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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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