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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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