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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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