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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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