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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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