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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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