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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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