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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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