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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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