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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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