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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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