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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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