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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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