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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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