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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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