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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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