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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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