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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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