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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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