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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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