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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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