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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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