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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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