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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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