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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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