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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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