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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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