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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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