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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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