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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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