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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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