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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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