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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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