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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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