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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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