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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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