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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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