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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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