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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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