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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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