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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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