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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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