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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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