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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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