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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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