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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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