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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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