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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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