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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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