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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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