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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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