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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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