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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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