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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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