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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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