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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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