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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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