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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources