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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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