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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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