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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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