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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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