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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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