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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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