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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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