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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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