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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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