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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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