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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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