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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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