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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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