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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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