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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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