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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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