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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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