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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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