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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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