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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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