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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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