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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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