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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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