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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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