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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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