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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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