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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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