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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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