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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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