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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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