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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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