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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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