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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources