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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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