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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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