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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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