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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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