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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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