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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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