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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes 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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