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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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