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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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