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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key 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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