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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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