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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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