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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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