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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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