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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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