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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand 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 education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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