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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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