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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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