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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions 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 handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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