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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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