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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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