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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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