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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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