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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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