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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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