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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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