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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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