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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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