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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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