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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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