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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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