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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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