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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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