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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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