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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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