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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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