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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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