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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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