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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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