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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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