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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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