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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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