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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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