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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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