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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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