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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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