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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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