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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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