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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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