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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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