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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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