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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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