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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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