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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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