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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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