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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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