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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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