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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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