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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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