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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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