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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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