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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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