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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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