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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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