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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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