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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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