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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines 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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