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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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