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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies 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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