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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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