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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models 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 we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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