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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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