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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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