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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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