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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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