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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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