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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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