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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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