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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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