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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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