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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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