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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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