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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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