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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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