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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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