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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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