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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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