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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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