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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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