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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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