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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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