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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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