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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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