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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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