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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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