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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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