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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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