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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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