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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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