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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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