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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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