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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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