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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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