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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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