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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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