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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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