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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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