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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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