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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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