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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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