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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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