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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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