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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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