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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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