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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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