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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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