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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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