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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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