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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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