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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants 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 but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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