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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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