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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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