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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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