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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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