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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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