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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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