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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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