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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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