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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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