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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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