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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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