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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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