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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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