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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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