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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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