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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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