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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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