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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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