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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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