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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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