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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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