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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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