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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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