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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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