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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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