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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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