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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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