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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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