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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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