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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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