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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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