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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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