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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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