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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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