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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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