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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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