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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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