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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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