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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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