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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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