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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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