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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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