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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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