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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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