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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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