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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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