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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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