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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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