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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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