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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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