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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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