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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key 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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