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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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