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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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