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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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