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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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