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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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