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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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