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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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