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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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