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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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