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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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