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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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