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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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