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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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