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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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