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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources