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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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