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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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