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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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