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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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