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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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