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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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