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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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