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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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