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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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