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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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