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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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