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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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