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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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