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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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