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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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