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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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