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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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