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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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