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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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