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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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