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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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