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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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