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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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