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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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