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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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