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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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