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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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