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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan 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 educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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