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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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