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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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