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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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