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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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