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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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