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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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