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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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