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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education