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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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