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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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