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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important 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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