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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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