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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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