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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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