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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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