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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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