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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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