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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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