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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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? 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 classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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