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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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