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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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