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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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