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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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