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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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