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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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