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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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