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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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