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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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