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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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