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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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