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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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