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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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