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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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