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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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