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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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