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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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