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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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